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“What often happens in our relationship is I come to Funn with an idea and he makes it into something livable.” —Vincent Kartheiser

The timber-clad home steps down a wooded hillside with three levels, thee decks, and a series of terraced planters.

Yakisugi is suitable for all climates, and equally beautiful in both outdoor and indoor applications. Several color variations are available, from silver/gray finishes to opaque black.

Not only is green Daniel’s favorite color, but the green in the sun room also references the greening of the copper cathedral room. “It sort of pulls the outside in, in a way,” says Fohring.

Floor Plan of Alicia and David’s Farmhouse in Bavaria

“The house is kind of crooked, with rough floors, and no fancy finishes—but it has lots of personality,” says architect Francisco Mesquita Moura.

I fixed a tankless water heater to the side of my house out of sight. The unit has temperature and flow controls, and a season toggle that tells it how many burners to use.

Perched in the Lower East Side, the loft-style apartment features a private keyed elevator that opens directly into a sun-kissed great room.

Terrestre is a solar-powered retreat in Oaxaca’s Punta Pájaro from boutique hotel developer Grupo Habita.

Much of the home’s exterior was preserved. The siding is painted Benjamin Moore “Dolphin,” and the trim is Benjamin Moore “Mopboard Black.”